Some of us have had discussions about having to get rid of the FEAR to recover, instead of trying to find ways to AVOID vomiting should it happen. So what are some ways to help lower the anticipatory anxiety? Any suggestions?

I thought it would be good to start a thread encouraging recovery in a practical way.

One way I lower my anxiety is by telling myself that based on my own history, chances are extremely rare I'll actually vomit, regardless how nauseous I feel. That helps a lot.

Another way is, I remind myself that when I HAVE vomited, it wasn't anywhere near as bad as my emetophia tells me it will be. So the reality is much different than the catastrophized version the fear plays out in my head if I let it.